a step-by-step guide to keeping your books

When it comes to Bookcovering Raeco is the fly away winner.

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i n t r o d u c t i o n
Since 1960 Raeco has been synonymous with quality library supplies. Among the m a n y p ro d u c t s a v a i l a b l e , w e p ro v i d e a c o m p l e t e r a n g e o f m a t e r i a l s f o r t h e p ro t e c t i o n a n d t h e re p a i r o f b o o k s a n d documents. R a e c o h a s p ro d u c e d t h i s simple step-by-step guide to show you just how easy and inexpensive it is to extend the life of your valuable books. All the materials that you n e e d t o re p a i r a n d e x t e n d t h e life of your books can be found in the Raeco Catalogue. S h o u l d y o u e v e r re q u i re additional help or advice please contact our Customer Service on 1300 727 231 ( F re e C a l l )

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To p i c S e c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P a g e INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS . . . THE BOOK 1.0 parts of a book . . . . M AT E R I A L P ROT E C T I O N 2.0 self adhesive covering 2.1 non adhesive covering 2.2 dust jacket covers . . 2.3 rigid sheet . . . . . . . 2.4 ready made cover . . . B O O K R E PA I R S 3.0 stapling . . . . . . . . . 3.1 loose pages . . . . . . . 3.2 loose signatures . . . . 3.3 dog-eared corners . . . 3.4 torn pages . . . . . . . . 3.5 separated cover . . . . 3.6 loose cover . . . . . . . 3.7 bindomatic . . . . . . . 3.8 worn spine . . . . . . . 3.9 new spine . . . . . . . . 3.10 spiral binding . . . . . . 3.11 torn spine . . . . . . . . PRODUCTS 4.0 product listing . . . . . 5.0 the polly story . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 .5 .6 .7 .7

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. . .8 . . .9 . . .9 . .10 . .10 . .11 . .11 . .12 . .13 . .14 . .15 . .15

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1.0

YO U W I L L N E E D : Look for this box in each section for a l i s t i n g o f m a t e r i a l s re q u i re d t o complete the task detailed .

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m a t e r i a l

p r o t e c t i o n s e l f a d h e s i ve c ove r i n g

2.0

STEP 1
Cut self adhesive covering to size a p p ro x . 2 - 3 c m l a rg e r t h a n o p e n book at each edge. Use cutting mat with grid to assist straight cuts.

STEP 2
P e e l b a c k i n g p a p e r f ro m c o v e r i n g t o c e n t re a n d c re a s e . D o n o t re m o v e b a c k i n g c o v e r f ro m w h o l e sheet.

STEP 3
C e n t re b o o k s p i n e o v e r c re a s e , s l o w l y ro l l b o o k o n t o a d h e s i v e material. Use a ruler to push air b u b b l e s f ro m b o o k s p i n e t o e d g e .

STEP 4
C u t s q u a re o r t r i a n g u l a r c o r n e r s off the covering material flush with corner of the book. Do not d i s c a rd o f f c u t s . Make an angle cut into the covering at the top and bottom shoulder of the book.

NOTE:
Self adhesive book covering should only be used on paperbacks. Self adhesive should not be used on coated books (very shiny books).

YO U W I L L N E E D : Self Adhesive Film Cutting Mat with Grid Stanley Knife or Scissors Ruler

STEP 5
Fold the covering over each edge o f t h e c o v e r, f o l d i n g f ro m t h e c e n t re o f e a c h e d g e f i r s t .

STEP 6
F o r e x t r a re i n f o rc e m e n t , s t i c k o f f cuts to each corner of inside c o v e r.

STEP 7
P e e l re m a i n i n g b a c k i n g p a p e r o f f a n d re p e a t s t e p s 4 , 5 a n d 6 . C u t off the tags at top and bottom of t h e s p i n e . M a k e s u re t h e c o v e r i n g is firmly attached to the spine.

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p r o t e c t i o n n o n a d h e s i ve c ove r i n g

2.1

STEP 1
Cut non adhesive plastic to size, l e a v i n g a b o rd e r a b o u t 1 / 3 l a rg e r than the book cover on all edges. *Fit cover while book closed.

STEP 2
F o l d e x c e s s p l a s t i c a ro u n d b o t h c o v e r s , s e c u re w i t h c l i p s . E n s u re i t i s t i g h t , b u t n o t p re v e n t i n g t h e b o o k f ro m c l o s i n g .

STEP 3
P l a c e a c u t a t t h e s h o u l d e r, e n s u re c l i p s s t a y i n p l a c e .

STEP 4
R e m o v e c l i p f ro m o n e s i d e . Wo r k i n g a w a y f ro m y o u r s e l f , p u l l p l a s t i c f i r m l y a c ro s s f ro n t edge. Fold the corners.

YO U W I L L N E E D : Plastic (Non Adhesive) Covering Ta p e Stanley Knife or Scissors Cutting Mat with Grid Ruler

STEP 5
Fold plastic over top and side edge of book.

STEP 6
Ta p e d o w n , m a k i n g s u re t a p e i s not on the surface of the book. R e p e a t o n o t h e r c o r n e r. Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the other side.

STEP 7
O n l a rg e b o o k s t u c k e n d s i n t o s p i n e u s i n g a n i c e - c re a m s t i c k . On the other books either cut tabs o f f o r f o l d u n d e r c o v e r.

STEP 8
R e i n f o rc e t o p a n d b o t t o m o f s p i n e with tape.

c ove r i n g

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m a t e r i a l

p r o t e c t i o n d u s t j a c ke t c ove r s

2.2

YO U W I L L N E E D : Dust Jacket Cover Ta p e a n d G l u e Scissors Cutting Mat with Grid Pegs

STEP 1
R e i n f o rc e i n s i d e t o p a n d b o t t o m spine of dust jacket with tape.

STEP 2
Insert dust jacket between plastic and paper with bottom of dust jacket to the welded edge. Cut film to same length as dust jacket.

STEP 3
E n s u re t h e j a c k e t i s f i r m l y positioned against the folded edge of plastic. Hold in place with pegs.

STEP 4
Fold paper over the top edge of the dust jacket, then fold plastic.

STEP 5
Ta p e d o w n b u t D O N O T TA P E T H E ENDS. Leave end sections u n s e c u re d ( u n t a p e d ) .

STEP 6
Slide one side of the book into jacket as shown.

STEP 7
Ta p e d o w n i n s i d e t h e e n d . Repeat for other side.

STEP 8
A t t a c h t h e i n s i d e p a p e r s t o s e c u re the cover using a gluestick or Bookaide.

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p r o t e c t i o n

2.3
rigid sheet

2.4
re a d y m a d e c ove r

STEP 1

YO U W I L L N E E D : Rigid Film Sheets Stanley Knife/Scissors Cutting Mat with Grid Ta p e Ruler

YO U W I L L NEED: Ready Made Rigid Cover Cutting Mat Knife/Scissors Ruler

STEP 3

Select a tape that is wide enough to cover the spine and overlaps the edge of the film by at least 15mm. A p p l y t o t h e f ro n t c o v e r a n d w r a p a ro u n d t o j o i n t h e b a c k c o v e r.

STEP 4

Smooth down and trim off any excess tape on top and bottom.

STEP 3

Fold the cover over the spine of the book and peel off the backing paper a s y o u p re s s d o w n o v e r t h e re m a i n i n g c o v e r. Tu r n o v e r a n d re p e a t w i t h t h e o t h e r s i d e .

STEP 4

Tr i m e x c e s s f l u s h w i t h t h e e d g e o f the book using either scissors or a cutting knife.

rigid

Select two sheets of covering and re m o v e b a c k i n g p a p e r. P o s i t i o n 1 0 m m i n f ro m s p i n e a n d ro l l o n t o f ro n t a n d b a c k c o v e r, s m o o t h i n g down film surface as you go.

STEP 2

Tr i m t h e e x c e s s c o v e r i n g w i t h a blade or scissors. Repeat steps 1 & 2 on other side.

STEP 1

M e a s u re t h e s p i n e w i d t h a n d h e i g h t of the book and select the a p p ro p r i a t e c o v e r s i z e . P e e l b a c k the backing paper a short way e x p o s i n g t h e s p i n e a re a a n d p l a c e t h e b o o k i n t h e c e n t re o f f i l m .

STEP 2

B e s u re t h e b o o k i s p l a c e d s q u a re l y on the cover by lining up the c o r re s p o n d i n g e d g e s . A v e r t i c a l g r i d printed down the right hand side of the backing paper can be used.

film

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b o o k

r e p a i r

3.0
s t a p l i n g
YO U W I L L N E E D : S t a p l e r w i t h S u i t a b l e T h ro a t a n d P u n c h D e p t h Suitable Staples Ruler

STEP 1
W h e re c o v e r o r p a g e s e c t i o n s have come loose, completely re m o v e o l d w i re s a n d t i d y p a g e s .

STEP 2
E n s u re t h e b o o k m a rg i n a l l o w s e n o u g h ro o m t o s t a p l e . T h e staple size should be only slightly longer than the thickness of the pages - just enough to allow t u r n o v e r.

STEP 3
Fold back book cover and staple t h e c e n t re s t a p l e f i r s t , a s c l o s e t o the spine as possible. Repeat at top and bottom of book. F o l d c o v e r b a c k c a re f u l l y.

Follow me to get the low down on Bookcovering Materials. see page 18

P l a c e t h e s t a p l e r o n a f i r m p ro t e c t e d s u r f a c e a n d staple with a swift firm action.

E n s u re s p i n e i s a t r i g h t a n g l e s t o the stapler base.

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r e p a i r

3.1
l o o s e p a g e s

3.2
l o o s e
YO U W I L L NEED: Glue Bone Folder We i g h t / P re s s Brush

s i g n a t u re s

STEP 1
Check that loose pages fit p ro p e r l y i n t o t h e b o o k a n d s t r a i g h t e n ro l l e d e d g e s o r f o l d e d corners.

STEP 2A
Method A. (If only one or two p a g e s h a v e c o m e a w a y. ) U s i n g t h e side of a brush, apply a thin line of Bookaide along inner edge of page.

STEP 1
C h e c k t h a t s i g n a t u re f i t s p ro p e r l y into the book and straighten ro l l e d e d g e s o r f o l d e d c o r n e r s .

STEP 2
With the side of a brush apply a n a r ro w s t r i p o f B o o k a i d e a l o n g t h e f o l d e d e d g e o f t h e s i g n a t u re and the book opening.

YO U W I L L NEED: Glue Bone Folder C a rd N e w s p a p e r Brush

STEP 2B
Method B. (If a section has come a w a y. ) O v e r l a y a s h e e t o f c a rd o r newspaper leaving about 3mm of the inner edge of the page exposed. Apply Bookaide along this edge.

STEP 3
After using method A or B, re - i n s e r t t h e p a g e i n t o t h e b o o k ensuring all outer edges do not o v e r h a n g re s t o f c o n t e n t s . C l o s e b o o k a n d a l l o w t o d r y.

STEP 3
F o rc e t h e s i g n a t u re i n t o a s p i n e u s i n g a b o n e f o l d e r p u s h i n g f ro m t h e c e n t re o f t h e s i g n a t u re .

STEP 4
Place a weight on t h e b o o k t o e n s u re a s t ro n g b i n d .

loose parts

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b o o k

r e p a i r c o r n e r s
YO U W I L L N E E D : Scissors Self Adhesive F i l m / Ta p e Ruler

3.3

d og - e a re d

3.4

t o r n

p a g e s

B A

STEP 1
C u t a s q u a re o f b i n d i n g t a p e . C u t along the line as shown above.

STEP 2
Place piece A onto outside cover with enough overhang to fold.

STEP 1
Align torn page ensuring that printing matches and the edges a re s m o o t h e d f l a t .

STEP 2
Cut a length of tape slightly longer than the torn edge and s t i c k d o w n f i r m l y.

YO U W I L L NEED: Ta p e Scissors Ruler

STEP 3
F o l d t a p e o v e r o n i n s i d e c o v e r.

STEP 4
Place piece B over the inside folds t o s e c u re a n d s t re n g t h e n t h e folds.

STEP 3
Cut tape flush with edge of page.

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r e p a i r c ove r

3.5

s e p a ra t e d

3.6

l o o s e

c ove r

STEP 1
W h e re t h e c o v e r o r s e c t i o n s o f pages have come loose, completely re m o v e t h e c o v e r. A l i g n t h e l o o s e p a g e s a n d s t a p l e a l l p a g e s t o g e t h e r.

STEP 2
U s i n g a k n i f e , e m e r y b o a rd o r s a n d p a p e r, t i d y a n d s c r a p e a n y o l d g l u e a w a y. T h i s s t e p i s i m p o r t a n t a s t h e n e w glue will not stick to the old adhesive.

STEP 1
Apply adhesive with a brush along the loose hinge and other weak spots i n s i d e t h e s p i n e . D o o n e e n d a n d t h e n t u r n t h e b o o k a ro u n d a n d d o t h e o t h e r e n d . S t a n d b o o k o n i t s s p i n e w h i l s t a l l o w i n g t o d r y.

YO U W I L L N E E D : Glue Knife/Scissors S a n d P a p e r / E m e r y B o a rd Brush

YO U W I L L N E E D : Glue/Adhesive Brush

Polly doesnt shrink, see the Polly Story. page 18

STEP 3
W i t h a b r u s h , s p re a d t h e g l u e e v e n l y o v e r t h e s p i n e a re a . NB: Alternatively you might use a Bindomatic Machine.

STEP 4
C e n t re t h e s p i n e o f t h e b o o k i n the spine of the cover - making s u re i t i s s t r a i g h t . C l o s e t h e b o o k a n d p re s s t h e c o n t e n t s b a c k i n t o s p i n e a n d a l l o w t o d r y.

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b o o k

r e p a i r

3.7
b i n d o m a t i c
YO U W I L L N E E D : Cover - Bindomatic covers or DIY Glue Sheets Size Selector Bindomatic

Have you heard the Polly Story? see page 18

STEP 1
Use the Bindomatic Size Selector t o c h o o s e c o r re c t s p i n e w i d t h . D o n o t p re s s t h e p a p e r s t o g e t h e r

STEP 2
S w i t c h o n t h e b i n d e r. S e l e c t B i n d o m a t i c c o v e r o f s u i t a b l e s p i n e w i d t h . P l a c e t h e s h e a f o f p a p e r s t o b e bound in one of the covers. Check that the sheaf is not thicker than the width of the glue strip inside t h e c o v e r. Ta p t h e c o v e r w i t h t h e s h e a f o f p a p e r s i n s i d e a g a i n s t a t a b l e s o t h e y a re a l l e v e n .

STEP 3
Place the Bindomatic covers and contents on the heating plate. T h e e n t i re h e a t i n g p l a t e c a n b e filled with several covers at the same time.

STEP 4
Ta k e o u t t h e c o v e r s w h e n re a d y and place them in a suitable compartment in the cooling stand. L e a v e t h e c o v e r s t h e re f o r a b o u t 2 m i n u t e s b e f o re t h e y a re u s e d .

STEP 5
I f n o t u s i n g re a d y m a d e c o v e r, cut glue sheet to size and follow steps 2,3 and 4.

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3.8

YO U W I L L N E E D : Scissors Self Adhesive Ruler Bone Folder R a y o n / C l o t h Ta p e

STEP 1
C u t c l o t h t a p e t o d e s i re d l e n g t h .

STEP 2
C e n t re t h e s p i n e o f t h e b o o k , allowing equal amount of tape overlap on all four edges.

STEP 3
Roll book to the left and then to the right.

STEP 4
S m o o t h d o w n t a p e w i t h f o l d e r.

STEP 5
Cut the overlap at the top and b o t t o m o f t h e s h o u l d e r.

STEP 6
T h e t w o o u t s i d e f l a p s o f t a p e a re folded over on the inside of the f ro n t a n d b a c k c o v e r.

STEP 7
Fold the middle section of the overlap into the spine or cut off.

STEP 8
C l o s e t h e b o o k a n d c re a s e t h e hinge firmly with a folder and t h e n r u b d o w n t h o ro u g h l y.

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spine repair

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b o o k

r e p a i r n ew s p i n e

3.9

YO U W I L L N E E D : Scissors/Stanley Knife Cutting Mat with Grid B i n d e r Ta p e Self Adhesive

STEP 1
Open the book and cut along the h i n g e t o re m o v e t h e c o n t e n t s f ro m the covers.

STEP 2
N e a t l y t r i m t h e b o a rd b u t d o n o t cut it.

STEP 3
Cut a section of lining paper exactly the same size as the old s p i n e a n d p l a c e i n t h e c e n t re o f a tape strip.

STEP 4
Hold book vertically with the c o v e r b o a rd s i n p o s i t i o n a n d j o g to make cover and contents even at the base.

STEP 5
C e n t re c a re f u l l y o v e r s t r i p ensuring the edges line up evenly on all sides. Roll book to left and right.

STEP 6
O p e n b o t h c o v e r s c a re f u l l y a n d re s t t h e b a c k s o n t h e t a b l e . Remove the contents.

STEP 7
Tu r n t h e c o v e r o v e r a n d c re a s e each side of the hinge with a f o l d e r. T h e f l a t s p i n e c a n n o w b e l a b e l l e d o r l e t t e re d w i t h c a l l n u m b e r, a u t h o r a n d t i t l e .

STEP 8
We l d p a g e s i n t o c o v e r u s i n g g l u e , binders tape or Bindomatic, as o u t l i n e d i n p re v i o u s p a g e s .

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3.10
s p i ra l b i n d i n g

3.11
t o r n s p i n e

STEP 1
W h e re c o v e r h a s t o r n f ro m t h e spiral spine.

STEP 2
P u t a 1 . 5 c m s t r i p o f c a rd a g a i n s t the torn edge. YO U W I L L N E E D : Scissors S t i t c h e d B i n d i n g / C l o t h Ta p e Paper Punch R i b b o n / N a r ro w Ta p e

STEP 1

STEP 2

R e m o v e o l d g l u e u s i n g s t a n l e y k n i f e a n d a p p l y a d h e s i v e u n d e r t o r n a re a o f c o v e r. W h e n t a c k y, p re s s t o r n s e c t i o n o f s p i n e a n d b o o k c o n t e n t s f i r m l y t o g e t h e r. U s e r a y o n o r c l o t h b o o k t a p e t o re i n f o rc e s p i n e . YO U W I L L N E E D : Glue Brush Stanley Knife Rayon/Cloth Booktape

See the Polly Story. page 18

STEP 3
A t t a c h c a rd t o c o v e r w i t h s t i t c h e d binding or cloth binding tape.

STEP 4
Sew cover to spiral spine. A l t e r n a t i v e l y, h o l e s m a d e w i t h p a p e r p u n c h a n d t h re a d e d w i t h r i b b o n o r n a r ro w t a p e c a n a l s o b e used.

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spiral binding

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p r o d u c t s

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p ro d u c t

l i s t i n g

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Adhesive Covering Duraseal Bookguard 80 Bookguard 100 Bookguard 175 Pro-Tec Non Adhesive Covering Pro-Clear Gloss Plasta Polyester Film Hansa Heavy Duty Film Dust Jacket Covers Singlefold Original Singlefold II Bookguard Unlined Dust Jacket Rigid Film & Sheet Lyfguards Quick Cover Bookguard 250 Adhesives Bookaide Adhesive Bookaide Brush Archival Adhesive Pelikan Roll Fix UHU All Purpose Glue UHU Pen UHU Glue Sticks

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PP vs PVC

Environmentally

Friendly

Both the manufacture and disposal of PVC ( Polyvinyl Chloride) is harmful to our environment as it gives off hydrogen chlorine vapours. For this reason, there is a worldwide trend to limit PVC use whenever possible. Polypropylene, which contains no chlorine, is an environmentally acceptable, stable film which is inert and possess all the qualities required for superior, long lasting protection.

PP has great gloss and clarity just like PVC

PP is much more environmentally friendly than PVC & thats important to me & my mates.

A Clear Choice Polypropylene has a high gloss and clarity like PVC, however due to the inert nature of polypropylene, its medium and long term protection is far superior. PVC ages, particularly under hot storage conditions, with appearance and protection diminishing over time. Polypropylene is the clear choice in bookcovering material.

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PP is more stable & doesnt shrink or yellow like PVC

Research and Development

Years of experience and knowledge has gone into the research and development of polypropylene book covering When it products. These products are easy to comes to use and have a variety of applications for the maximum protection of bookcovering hardcover and paperback books, PP is the magazines and journals.

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Stable Protection
All bookcovering material made with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) contains a plasticiser. This is a substance that makes PVC soft so that it can be used for bookcovering. Without it PVC is a hard polymer (eg. the PVC drainpipes used in building homes). Unfortunately, with time, this plasticiser migrates to the surface and leaks out causing stickiness, yellowing, cracking and drying out. Shrinkage and a breakdown of adhesive also occurs.

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